BRANDY SNIFTER: Usually 3, 6, 10 or 12 oz. The 6 oz size is most common. Can be used as substitute for the drinks that call for a shot glass.

CHAMPAGNE: 4 to 6 oz stemmed specialty glass.

COCKTAIL: Very versatile stemmed glass used for straight up drinks like the cream drinks and martinis. Sizes range from 3 to 6 oz but the 4 oz is the most common size. The larger 6 ounce saucer style is used for margaritas and frozen drinks. The 4 oz "V" shaped ones are commonly used for martinis.

COFFEE: The common 8 to 12 oz coffee mugs.

COLLINS: Tall and slender holding 10 to 14 oz, used for the drinks with the greatest liquid volumes. Sometimes frosted.

CORDIAL: About 1 to 2 oz for some shot type drinks, liqueurs and layered delights.

HIGHBALL: Similar shape to the collins glass but shorter and fatter of 8 to 12 oz.